French Conversation · Level 70
59 words
French word
stupéfiant
Pronunciation
IPA/stypefjɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveamazing
Example
Le résultat est stupéfiant.
The result is amazing.
More examples
Ce film est stupéfiant.
This movie is astonishing.
Core concept
A striking outcome that leaves observers with almost no words.
Common phrases
résultat stupéfiant
astonishing result
effet stupéfiant
astonishing effect
succès stupéfiant
astonishing success
Similar words
incroyable: So remarkable that it seems unbelievable and prompts admiration.
étonnant: Surprising because it was not anticipated.
surprenant: Unexpected enough to catch people off guard.
impressionnant: Strong or impressive enough to make a lasting impression.
Definition in French
Qui provoque une vive surprise ou un étonnement profond.
Word origin
Stupéfiant comes from the present participle of stupéfier, a French verb derived from Latin stupefacere, whose parts mean 'make' and 'be numb or astonished'.
Usage tips
- The noun un stupéfiant means a narcotic, while the adjective stupéfiant means astonishing; the article and grammar distinguish these uses.
Other meanings
- drugnoun
Related words
- stupéfierastonishverb
- stupéfactionastonishmentnoun
- stupéfiéastonishedadjective